<p>The estate of Star Wars 'Boba Fett' actor Jeremy Bulloch is to be sold at auction - including his own life-size toy.<br></p><p>Over 1,000 unique items of memorabilia from the actor's collection such as scripts and autographs will be available to buy on May 4th - International 'Star Wars Day'. </p><p>Jeremy played villainous Bounty Hunter Boba Fett in both The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Return Of The Jedi (1983).</p><p>Despite being on screen for mere minutes the character has become one of the best-loved and most recognisable in the franchise.</p><p>The auction follows Bulloch's death in 2020 from complications relating to Parkinson's disease which he had suffered from for many years. </p><p>A portion of the proceeds from the auction will be donated to Parkinson's UK. </p><p>The collection has been amassed over the actor's lifetime of attending conventions and meeting excited fans. </p><p>His wife, Maureen Bulloch, said: "During the twenty or so years that Jeremy attended conventions in relation to his role as Boba Fett from the Star Wars films, he acquired a large collection of memorabilia. </p><p>"He was also given items made by fans as well as a lot of artwork, some of it by well-known artists. </p><p>"Jeremy loved and appreciated every single item and proudly displayed them in his office. </p><p>"We, as his family, would now like to offer some of this memorabilia for fans to enjoy. May The Force Be With You. </p><p>The sale, starting at noon on 4th May, is being held by East Bristol Auctions. </p><p>Some of the highlights from the collection include a Boba Fett statue (£8,000-£12,000) modelled on Bulloch in the 1990s and stored in his attic for 30 years.</p><p>There is also unseen footage from Return of the Jedi (£3,000-£5,000) showing early Ewok test film.</p><p>An autographed picture by Princess Leia actress Carrie Fisher (£500-£800) bearing a totally unique dedication is also included, along with Bulloch's script from Revenge of the Sith (£1,500-£2,500) </p><p>A Boba Fett helmet (£600-£800) given to Bulloch in the 1990s will also go on sale, along with autographs from co-stars such as Mark Hamill and Dave Prowse.</p><p>Auctioneer Andrew Stowe said: "Jeremy was quite clearly an avid collector – he didn’t just star in the films, he enjoyed them as much as any other fan. </p><p>"Not only that but he was regarded as one of the most approachable and friendly actors, so fans adored him – and he amassed many gifts wherever he appeared. </p><p>"His collection is remarkable, and completely unique!"</p><p>The statue was created in the late 1990s and Bulloch actually spent several weeks modelling and being cast for the piece. </p><p>Just 500 were made and issued by a company called Rubies and were sent for display in restaurants and shops. </p><p>Bulloch’s half-brother was Star Wars producer Robert Watts and he shot the Ewok footage in November 1981 in North Carolina.</p><p>It is believed to be unseen ‘newly discovered’ footage. </p><p>Watts gifted the two reels to Bulloch and they remained in his safe storage for many years - unseen.</p><p>Carrie's autograph is dedicated ‘'Jeremy - thanks for the nite of hot monkey love - Carrie Fisher.’ </p><p>The unusual dedication relates to an unknown joke between the two and is 'completely unique'.</p><p>The replica Boba Fett Helmet presented to Bulloch in the 1990s. Bulloch wore the helmet for interviews and videos taken in his home. </p><p>It was his go-to helmet for videos on his website, and it can be seen in dozens of interviews and photographs. </p><p>The full catalogue can be viewed online at bid.eastbristol.co.uk.<br></p>
